Wine and drinks producer Broadland Drinks is adding three non-alcoholic wines to Three Mills, a UK-based wine brand, available in red, rosé and white. Launching with a Fruity and Zesty White, a Light and Fruity Rosé and a Juicy and Smooth Red, the new drinks will hit shelves this month. Nicola Cannon, senior brand manager at Broadland Drinks, said: “Whilst it is younger consumers who are most likely to not drink alcohol, almost 40% of regular wine drinkers are actively moderating their consumption and seeking a great-tasting alternative.” She continued: “Caffeine and other soft drinks are not designed to target the same need state as alcohol, there’s very little choice for consumers looking for a great tasting, wine alternative.” Blended with 100% natural botanical flavours for a fruity, refreshing finish, Three Mills 0% is vegan, gluten-free and has less than 40 calories per serving.

Nestlé Health Science has announced a $43 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The funding will add two new production lines that will increase its manufacturing capabilities of “high-demand” RTD consumer products. The Wisconsin site produces a variety of medical nutrition products such as tube feeding formulas and nutritional drinks from brands including Boost and Carnation Breakfast Essentials. Gaëtan Sion, VP of manufacturing at Nestlé Health Science US, said: "With this investment, Nestlé Health Science will expand and enhance our manufacturing facilities to better meet the needs of patients and consumers. Also, as a member of the Eau Claire community since 1987, we're proud to help strengthen the local economy by generating more job opportunities that offer competitive pay and benefits." According to the company, the investment will bring around 60 jobs – from processing and packaging to mechanics and engineering – to the local community. Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, commented: " commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic wellbeing makes them a leader not only in Wisconsin but in the global marketplace, and we welcome their expansion in our state”.

Beneo has announced it is taking a 14% stake in Grillido, to better understand consumer preferences for plant-based meat solutions. Grillido, the Munich-based hybrid-product start-up, focuses on the development, production, marketing and distribution of meat replacement and meat alternative products, as well as other meat-based products. The start-up's ecommerce platform, which provides consumer insights from multi-channel sales, will give Beneo faster and direct access to consumer feedback, enabling the ingredient giant to gain information about consumers’ plant-based preferences and needs. This will facilitate Beneo in the faster development of its existing product solutions for the plant-based market, as well as new products and innovations. Dominic Speleers, member of the executive board at Beneo, said: “Moving closer to the consumer and having faster and direct feedback from the market on our solutions and products is a crucial advantage for Beneo as a B2B company. This way, we can further improve our solutions for the plant-based meat alternative market and make an important step forward in our plant-based protein roadmap.” Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Campbell Soup Company will invest $50 million into its headquarters in Camden, merging and relocating its Charlotte and Norwalk offices on-site. Over the next three years, it plans to use the investment to “enhance its Camden facilities to drive greater creativity, collaboration and career development” and accommodate more than 1,600 employees, who will be located on its renovated campus. The company’s buildings in Charlotte and Norwalk will close, and team members will relocate to Camden in the middle of the year. Campbell’s president and CEO, Mark Clouse, said: “We are thrilled to invest in our people, our facilities and our Camden community, which Campbell has called home for more than 150 years”. He continued: “We remain committed to our two-division operating model and are confident that being together in one headquarters is the best way for us to continue building a culture that unlocks our full growth potential. This investment will ensure Campbell remains a great place to work and a compelling destination for top talent.” The investment includes upgrading existing space and constructing new buildings, including a new campus centre and a snacks R&D centre and pilot plant. Construction is expected to start in March 2023. New Jersey governor, Phil Murphy, commented: “Campbell is an iconic New Jersey company, and I’m pleased with their commitment to invest and grow in our state. This plan will create jobs, stimulate economic development and strengthen Campbell’s roots in Camden, where their efforts have played an essential role in the continued transformation of the city.”

UK chilled desserts brand, Gü, has introduced a new limited-edition blonde chocolate treat with the launch of Gü Gold cheesecake. Gü Gold features a gold chocolate caramel crème layered over gold chocolate cheesecake and gold chocolate crème, as well as containing a crunchy biscuit base. Anthony Wells, Gü’s chief marketing officer, said: “As the market leader, it’s never been a more critical time for Gü to deliver exceptional and modern indulgence that inspires purchase and drives category growth. Our most sought-after treat, limited edition Gold, kick starts Gü’s most ambitious year of innovation and sets the standard for what’s to come.” Gü limited-edition Gold is available at Sainsbury's stores for an RRP of £3.95.

Dairy giant Danone has unveiled a strategy to reduce its absolute methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain by 30% by 2030. The company expects to eliminate 1.2 billion tons carbon dioxide equivalent of methane emissions by the end of the decade. Danone says that it already reduced its methane emissions by around 14% between 2018 and 2020. The French dairy company claims that it is the first food company to set a methane reduction target and align with the ambition of the Global Methane Pledge launched by the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). As part of its efforts, Danone is working with 58,000 farmers across 20 countries to implement regenerative dairy practices and develop innovative solutions. The group is also collaborating with Environmental Defense Fund and other partners to scale innovation and advance financing models. In addition, the commitment will see Danone engaging with governments to improve methane policies, data and reporting. CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique said: "Dairy products are an affordable source of nutrition for many people, at the core of our mission to bring health through food. As one of the largest dairy companies, we take the challenge of both producing more and greatly reducing emissions and impact on climate." He continued: "Our ambitious plan to reduce methane emissions – in line with Global Methane Pledges from 150 countries – is a commitment to build regenerative dairy. This step change requires a collective effort. Working with farmers, partners and governments, we have the power and duty to build farming models that benefit the climate and society, taking a step forward to tackling global warming together."

Diageo-backed incubator Pronghorn, an initiative dedicated to expanding diversity within the alcohol industry, has announced its capital investment in Hella Cocktail Co. The capital will provide access to Pronghorn's programme – including consulting services from Pronghorn's team of industry experts – to accelerate the brand's growth. Tobin Ludwig, Hella Cocktail Co’s co-founder, said: "We are excited at the overwhelming support Pronghorn has extended to the Hella Cocktail family. The investment in our shared vision at Hella is a true testament to Pronghorn's mission to elevate brands across the category and create real industry change.” The investment will also see Hella’s co-founder, Jomaree Pinkard, transition from a decade-long role serving as Hella’s CEO, to chairman of the cocktail company, while being appointed as Pronghorn’s new CEO and managing director. Pinkard will oversee the continuation of Pronghorn’s capital investments. In a statement, the incubator said that the appointment will “help accelerate pipeline development of talent from the Black community to fill 1,800 roles committed to by suppliers, distributors, and retailers in the industry over the next ten years, generating $2.4 billion in economic value for the Black community”. Pronghorn was launched in 2021, when Diageo joined Dia Simms and Erin Harris as a founding partner of the initiative, supported by a significant anchor investment by the drinks giant.

Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced that it is moving its Fort Worth brewery to wind-powered, 100% renewable electricity this month. The company says that the move will support its 2025 sustainability goals and target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Molson Coors has signed a long-term agreement with EDF Energy Services to receive approximately 72,000 megawatts of power generated by the King Creek Wind Farm in north-central Texas, which launched towards the end of last year. With the agreement in place, Fort Worth will become Molson Coors’ first brewery in North America to be powered by 100% renewable electricity. Meanwhile, its UK business switched to 100% wind power in 2021. Molson Coors general manager, Jim Crawford, said: “We work hard to make sure our brewery is efficient and a good steward of the environment. This project helps us to achieve both.” He continued: “We’re seeing more and more wind-energy projects across Texas, and it’s exciting that our brewery is supplied by one of them”. The deal provides the brewery with a reliable source of power, even when the wind is not blowing. The energy will be delivered via the local power grid with no change in service. Rachel Schneider, Molson Coors’ vice president of sustainability, commented: “Fort Worth is our fifth-largest brewery, and it represents about 6% of our total direct emissions. Getting Fort Worth to 100% market-based renewables for electricity will have a measurable impact for us as a company.” Molson Coors already uses biogas from its on-site anaerobic waste pre-treatment system, which supplies approximately 10% of the gas needed for the brewery’s steam boilers.

Italian dairy cooperative Latteria Soresina is set to acquire gorgonzola producer Fratelli Oioli. Latteria Soresina’s general manager, Michele Falzetta, said: “The union between Latteria Soresina and Oioli know-how will allow us to offer the market a product of absolute excellence supported by a sturdy, well-respected company and supply chain structure, opening up additional opportunities both in Italy and, above all, towards exports". Production manager at Fratelli Oioli, Gabriele Oioli, said: “The Latteria Soresina acquisition would ensure the company’s future continuity, both concerning the initial project of their father, Giovanni Oioli, and for all the employees of the dairy, who are part of the family business and an integral part of it”. According to Latteria Soresina, the formed group’s annual turnover will exceed €500 million. While Latteria Soresina will have total ownership of the gorgonzola producer, the Oioli brothers will remain responsible for running the dairy. Maurizio Oioli, sales manager of Fratelli Oioli, said: “We also believe that becoming part of a large and solid group such as Latteria Soresina will allow the company to continue to grow on the market as it has done in recent years, during which it was able to safely overcome both the problems of the pandemic as well as those of the energy and raw material availability crisis, which, unfortunately, continue to heavily affect the market at this time.” Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

BellRing Brands-owned Premier Nutrition Company has launched a new line of nighttime products under its Premier Protein brand. The brand’s new Good Night range is formulated with a nighttime protein blend, including a milk peptide with relaxing properties. The drinks contain 10g of protein and essential vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium and zinc, which the brand says “can have a calming effect on your body”. Premier Protein Good Night is available in RTD Nutrition Shakes and Hot Cocoa Mix formats. In addition to 10g of protein, each shake contains 2g of sugar and 12 vitamins and minerals. The shakes are available in cocoa, caramel and vanilla flavours and can be consumed hot or cold. The Hot Cocoa Mix is formulated with a milk peptide and contains 10g of protein and 11 vitamins and minerals. Designed to support a healthy sleep regimen and prepare for a better day ahead, the new range is available for purchase in Walmart stores.

US functional shots brand So Good So You has launched a probiotic juice shot designed "to promote a sense of serenity". So Good So You's Calm provides soothing ingredients, such as magnesium, l-theanine and vitamin B6. The new shot, which is meant to be taken daily to support a healthy immunity and digestive system, features a kiwi melon flavour. Calm is organic, cold-pressed, non-GMO, crafted with no preservatives and contains 1 billion colony forming units (CFUs) of probiotics. "So Good So You was started because we believe that there many different ways to feel (so) good, and health isn't just physical," said Rita Katona, So Good So You co-founder and executive chair. "The world is becoming more aware of the importance of mental health as a critical piece of one's well-being. We created Calm with magnesium, l-theanine and vitamin B6 as a way to remind you to make time for those feel-good moments that relax and calm your body and mind." The new shot is available exclusively at Target stores.

Hershey-owned One Brands has added a new caffeinated protein bar range – named One Coffee Shop – to its portfolio. The range is available in two flavours: vanilla latte and caramel macchiato. One Coffee Shop bars are packed with 65mg of caffeine, 20g of protein and 1g of sugar. The bars are said to have the same amount of caffeine as a serving of espresso. "This new line of protein bars is made with our energy-seeking coffee lovers top of mind," said Eric Clawson, One Brands' general manager. "Our innovative, creative team took the two most popular coffee flavours, vanilla and caramel, to produce brand-new coffee masterpieces." One Coffee Shop bars are available at select retailers nationwide, including Circle K, 7-Eleven, Vitamin Shoppe and GNC.